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A spinal circuit for skilled locomotion

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Item Type:Article
Title:A spinal circuit for skilled locomotion
Creators Name:Toscano, Elisa, Evtushenko, Nadezhda, Giomi, Maddalena, Santuz, Alessandro, Thieme, Philine, Lowenstein, Elijah David, Misios, Aristotelis, Birchmeier, Carmen and Zampieri, Niccolò
Abstract:Neural circuits in the spinal cord have a critical role in integrating sensory information and descending commands to coordinate body movements. Defining the functional diversity of spinal neurons is therefore essential for understanding the mechanisms underlying motor control. In this study, by combining anatomical, molecular, and functional analyses in mice, we identified and characterized a subtype of spinal ascending neurons belonging to the V0 family. We found that V0g ascending neurons are integrated in lumbar sensorimotor circuits, and their function is specifically required for the execution of precise limb movements necessary for skilled locomotion. This work advances our understanding of the functional organization of V0 neurons and highlights a previously unappreciated role in adjusting body movements to the more demanding needs of skilled locomotor tasks.
Keywords:Animals, Mice
Source:Current Biology
ISSN:0960-9822
Publisher:Cell Press
Date:3 October 2025
Official Publication:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2025.09.030
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